Asakusa is a district located in the Tokyo district of Taitō. It is part of the historical low city of Edo and harbors most notably the Buddhist sanctuary of Senso-ji, which is dedicated to the bodhisattva Kannon.

The port of Shimoda is located in the Izu peninsula. It is most famous for being the location of the arrival of Commodore Matthew C. Perry on board of his black ships, which will de facto force the op...

The gardens of Hamarikyu are located in Tokyo's Chuo-ku, near Tokyo Bay. The center of the garden harbors the Shioiri Pond. Several tea houses can be visited to enjoy a drink and traditional japanese ...